Stories

Weaving silk brocade is a craft that has slowly been dying in Syria as the masters pass on. But one young Palestinian man is trying to keep the art alive with his passion for the beauty of the silk fibres woven into his stunning fabrics. Read the story…

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Crossing the Iraqi Border – May 2007

It’s been more than 20 years since she first saw the story on the news and her dream since then has been to see the land for itself. Now she has a chance to finally see it – if she can just find the right people to help. Read the story…

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Syria’s Federal Elections – Is This a Party? – April 2007

In the days leading up the Syria’s 2007 federal election, parties were thrown all over the country. A cast of interesting characters comes out to celebrate, they just don’t seem to know what they’re there for. Read the story…